One of the biggest chips on the MLB trade market is being placed on paid leave just days before the deadline. All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave on Monday in connection with an MLB sports betting investigation, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. He will be on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase, a three-time All-Star, becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe.

Let’s dive into the latest MLB rumors as of Tuesday morning, with intel on teams like the Chicago Cubs , New York Yankees , Houston Astros , Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets, and more. It’s been widely reported this summer that the Mets are interested in adding a center fielder,

The MLB trade deadline is on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET and we’ve already seen several playoff contenders strike big